Daniel Barlow’s latest struggles on Coronation Street have sparked a heated reaction among fans, and many viewers now fear the character could be heading down the same dark path as Peter Barlow.
After recent scenes showed Daniel relying heavily on alcohol during stressful moments, fans have started debating whether Corrie is setting up another alcoholism storyline for the famous family. While some viewers think the development makes sense, others believe the soap risks repeating old ground.
Fans Fear Daniel Is Following Peter’s Path
Coronation Street viewers recently took to social media after noticing Daniel’s troubling behaviour during emotional scenes. Many fans pointed out that Daniel has repeatedly turned to alcohol whenever pressure builds around him, leading some to wonder if the writers are preparing another addiction storyline for the Barlows.
One fan questioned the direction of the plot and wrote, “Are we going to have another Barlow family member turn to alcoholism? Feels kind of cheap when it’s just another Barlow just because Peter is famous for it. But I guess atleast it’s not random because they shown Daniel abuse alcohol on many occasions during stressful moments (to be fair every Barlow has done it at some point 🤣)”
Other viewers quickly connected the storyline to some of Coronation Street’s most iconic scenes involving Peter’s alcoholism and the legendary Barlow family interventions. One fan joked, “If it doesn’t result in an AA meeting with Blanche, Ken and Deirdre, I’m not interested.”
That comment immediately triggered nostalgia among longtime Corrie fans, with another viewer replying, “Tracy to be Blanche this time 😅” while others praised the original scenes as some of the best moments in the soap’s history. One fan commented, “One of the best scenes in Corrie history,” while another added, “Classic scene.”
Corrie Fans Remember Iconic Barlow Drama
Several fans admitted that Blanche Hunt’s unforgettable one-liners during Peter’s AA storyline still remain legendary years later. One viewer wrote, “One of the best scenes to ever exist in Corrie, I laugh every time,” while another recalled, “Blanche delivering “actress on a tugboat” lives rent free inside my head.”
Some viewers also questioned whether the current writing team could recreate that same emotional balance of humour and drama. One fan bluntly stated, “I don’t think the current writers could put together a scene as brilliant as that. It was an absolute classic.”
At the same time, many fans argued that Daniel developing alcohol problems would actually fit the show’s long-running family history. One viewer explained, “Usually for a soap storyline, it is actually realistic for the relative of alcoholic to be an alcoholic.”
Another fan defended the possible direction, citing Daniel’s recent emotional breakdowns and mounting pressure. They wrote, “Daniel has had a rough time and honestly, if you’re on the verge of a breakdown, do you have the energy to book a holiday? Is it terrible to think a few days wallowing in his own filth might be just what he needs?” While some viewers sympathised with Daniel, others admitted they had grown frustrated with the character over the last year. For more such Coronation Street Spoilers, keep following Soap Opera Daily!